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• 8 • The Pinecone | November 2024 Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day because it marked the one-year anniversary of the temporary cessation of hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany during World War I. That armistice went into effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. In 1926, Congress passed a resolution to make Veterans Day an annual occurrence, but it didn’t become a federal holiday until 1938. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower changed the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day so it would honor all veterans rather than commemorate the end of a single war. While Memorial Day honors Americans who died in the line of duty, Veterans Day commemorates all Americans who have served their country honorably, both living and deceased. No, “Veterans Day” without the apostrophe is not a grammatical error. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the holiday doesn’t belong to veterans (in which case it would be Veterans’ Day) but is, instead, “a day for honoring all veterans.” The 624-acre Arlington National Cemetery is home to the final resting place of more than 400,000 military service members and their families. As such, it holds an observance on Veterans Day every year at 11 a.m., the time the World War I armistice was signed. During the Veterans Day commemoration at Arlington National Veterans Day Facts Everyone Should Know We are delighted to announce that the Champions for the Month of November are the incredible members of our Environmental Services Department. This recognition is a testament to their hard work and dedication. EVS consistently ensures that Kirby Pines remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone. Special Thanks: Jada and her Team: For their unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. L.B and Rudy: For their exceptional dedication and efforts that go above and beyond expectations. All Housekeepers, Floor Techs, and Laundry Attendants: For their outstanding teamwork and relentless pursuit of excellence. Your contributions are invaluable, and we deeply appreciate the vital role you play in our community. Please join me in celebrating and thanking the Environmental Services Department for their remarkable achievements. Cemetery, guards lay a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and veterans organizations hold a parade of colors. The ceremony is free and open to the public; attendees are encouraged to arrive at least an hour early. Several other countries also mark the end of World War I on November 11th. Canada, Australia, France and Belgium call it Remembrance Day. Veterans Day honors all American troops who served honorably— regardless of whether they did so during war or peacetime. Although the nation honors deceased members of theArmed Forces on Veterans Day, the government created the holiday to honor and thank living veterans. Each year, National Marine Corps Day celebrates its birthday on Nov. 10 with a traditional ball and a cake-cutting ceremony. Given that it’s the day before Veterans Day, it’s not unusual for some members of the Marine Corps to take a 96-hour liberty period to mark the occasion. The NewYork City Veterans Day Parade—which takes place along Fifth Avenue—is both the largest and oldest Veterans Day parade in the country. The first one was held in 1919. The first celebration referred to as Veterans Day was held in Birmingham, Alabama, on Nov. 11, 1947. AWorld War II veteran named Raymond Weeks, a native of the city, organized the event, which included a parade and other festivities. THANK YOU TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TEAMOF KIRBY PINES! CHAMPIONS OF THE MONTH H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H